I, as well as others on our expert team here at Travel Off Path, have had the distinct pleasure of visiting Istanbul, which means we’ve stood on the edge of Europe and Asia. Not to boil any geographer’s blood, but there’s a swath of countries, such as Georgia, that feel more European than Asian despite …

We at Travel Off Path have been telling readers for a while now that “American = automatic access” just isn’t the reality anymore. The newest Henley Passport Index proves it: for the first time in 20 years, the U.S. passport has fallen out of the global Top 10 and is now sitting at 12th, tied …

Most travelers can only spend a limited amount of time in Europe because of the Schengen Area. For Americans and many other nationalities, you can only spend 90 days out of every 180 days in the Schengen Area as a tourist. The Schengen Area currently consists of 27 European countries, with two more expected to …

Africa is growing in popularity with American tourists. U.S. travelers are planning bucket-list trips to South Africa and cultural explorations in the North African countries of Morocco and Egypt. Safari travel to Africa is also surging in popularity again. In fact, America is officially the most safari-loving nation in the world. 63% of all safari …

When it comes to tourism, 2023 is expected to be a big year for Egypt. The country has already welcomed over 7 million tourists into the country, and it shows no sign of slowing down, as this number is expected to hit 15 million by the end of 2023. This is a drastic increase from …

American travelers do not need a visa to travel to most countries around the world. Having a U.S. passport means that American travelers can breeze right into many international destinations without having to worry about applying for and paying for a visa. However, there are a handful of destinations that do require visas for American …

There is exciting news out of Egypt for travelers looking to stay long-term. Certain tourists will now be able to receive a 5-year visa at a very affordable cost.  In times of an ever-evolving landscape of work requirements, remote workers will be first in line to apply for this new visa program. Aimed at boosting …

One of the least-visited destinations in North Africa, Algeria is finally relaxing some of its visa requirements in an attempt to boost tourism in the Sahara. From 2023, Americans and other foreign visitors will no longer need to submit an application for an entry permit at the Consulate traveling to the country’s most fascinating region. …

Americans are eager to get out there and explore new faraway places now that most of the world has reopened. Exciting as it sounds, it’s worth reminding old visa requirements remain in place, even though health-related rules were scrapped. In fact, there are four popular destinations that only accept U.S. passport holders after they have …

Having valid passports is crucial for every traveler, but having a powerful valid passport is even better. Going through visa procedures and travel limitations can be very frustrating and add stress to any travel plan.  But how powerful is your passport? Henley & Partners, an international agency specializing in residence and citizenships, recently published its …

If you are travelling with a Canadian passport, consider yourself very lucky! Canadian’s are blessed with having a very powerful passport, allowing us to visit 184 countries VISA FREE! In 2022 the Henley Passport Index (which ranks the worlds passports and how strong they are) updated that Canada will remain in the 7th spot for …

The government of Costa Rica has recently passed legislation to implement a new visa. This new law is intended to entice remote workers from around the world to live and work in Costa Rica. The tourism board in Costa Rica is behind the digital nomad visa, believing it will help revive the country’s tourism industry.  …